biOrb Ceramic Media

BiOrb Ceramic Media is the biological part of the filtration process designed to house beneficial bacteria on its porous surface. The package contains enough rocks for a 4-gallon BiOrb aquarium, and additional bags may be required for larger ones. The ceramic media is sharp, making it hazardous to use in turtle tanks or for bottom feeders. It is made of ceramic pebbles providing a lot of surface area for beneficial bacteria. Rinse it first to remove dust and grit before using it to avoid scratching your betta or other aquatic pets. Customer experience and reception: - Some customers noted the package contained more rocks than they expected while others found many pieces too large for their tank. - Buyers need to discard any rocks below 0.5 inches as they can clog the filter tube, and the manufacturer won't be responsible for fixing the tank should that happen. - Opinions varied regarding the number of bags required for specific aquarium sizes, ranging from one to four or more bags, depending on the tank dimensions and the desired look. - Some customers like how the media looks in their tanks, while others had concerns about how sharp it is and its impact on their aquatic pets. - Live plants and soil-based substrates are not recommended; instead, plants that attach themselves to rocks such as Java Moss are ideal.